Officials said the accident happened at the Orange City Animal Hospital at 1220 South Volusia Avenue.

According to authorities, the woman's husband said he would get the car so she didn't have to walk very far; he then accidentally backed into her.

The woman was knocked to the ground and pinned beneath the car until firefighters arrived, officials said.

The problem was that the axle casing was resting on the woman's chest after she was struck.

"We used a combination of high lift jacks and air bags," said Orange City Fire Chief Chris Johnson. "We were able to lift it straight up and not cause any more damage to her. When she was under the car because of the weight she was feeling pressure on her and having difficulty breathing and some other problems. Once we lifted the car, though, everything went back to normal."

Authorities said the woman was conscious and alert but was flown to a hospital as a precaution.

The woman's husband also had some breathing problems because he was so upset about what happened, but he is going to be OK. His wife is also going to be fine and should be released from the hospital after being checked out.